Arts & Entertainment
The Outsiders
The otherizing of vulnerability in Outsider music hurts artists, listeners, and the industry, and ignores a rich history of bold creativity.
Xiu Xiu Performs “Ignore Grief” at PhilaMoca
Stopping in Philadelphia, the experimental rock band delivered a performance both deeply horrifying and hauntingly beautiful.
The Grand Unified Theory of Food Films
And the reason behind the explosion of movies and TV shows set in the kitchen
Society Needs More Spooky Season Songs
Our favorite season has a scant modern soundtrack that goes along with it.
Jennifer Egan's Homecoming: A Writer's Journey Back to Penn
A conversation about writing, criticism, and the English major
Finding Humanity in Horror
What can horror movies and scary stories tell us about ourselves?
What Happened to the Campaign Song?
Although one of America’s proudest political traditions has fallen by the wayside, a look into the winners and losers of Presidential anthems can give us a better idea of how to succeed in politics.
The Letterboxd–ification of Moviegoing
For dedicated film enthusiasts and casual movie–goers alike, it’s not just an app. It’s a diary.
G Flip Invites You To Their All–Inclusive, Headbanging Jam Session at The Foundry
Stopping in Philly for their first US tour, the Aussie singer–drummer commanded the crowd through cathartic songs and introspective lyricism.
Troye Sivan Brings Back the Opulent Music Video in Orgiastic and Confessional Pop Album
“Something to Give Each Other,” the Australian singer’s first album in five years, shows artistic growth, if not for its musical elements, then certainly for its visual and thematic strengths.
'Percy Jackson' is Back, But Not Necessarily Better Yet
The series is set to join the pantheon of nostalgia traps. What’s different this time?
Frida Kahlo’s Likeness Has Become More Important Than Her Art
How capitalism and consumer feminism has made the artist merely a symbol.
Wes Anderson’s Obsession with Artifice
The release of a collection of four short films continues Anderson’s quest for understanding storytelling.
They’re Past Their Prime
Galleries are headed towards death if they only show artists who are dead.
The Time–Traveling Magic of Japanese City Pop
A lighthearted, catchy melody leads to a tale of orientalism, international relations, and the power of the internet.
The Successful End of the WGA Strike
The WGA has officially ratified their new contract with the AMPTP. Here’s why members are calling the deal “exceptional.”
“Vampire Empire” and the Toxicity of Leak Culture
With the popularity of unreleased music and leaks on the rise, your favorite artists are losing artistic control.
Phish Shows Are Decadent and Depraved
Well, maybe not decadent, but depraved for sure.
